Nyk has dreamed of being a Cardslinger his entire life. Wishing to join the academies and be part of the heroes that fight the sea beasts that cross the magical barrier protecting the island of Karmyn, the last bastion of humanity. But unlike the rest of the coastal villages, Talorin, is under the territory of Garoth, a terrifying beast known as the Tyrant of the South. And despite their best efforts, the ruling houses continue to ignore their plea for help. When Nyk's best friend, Syn, worried about her dad, explains and includes him in her plan to gain magical powers to help defend their village, Nyk can't be more excited, but, will they really be able to save up the astronomical price that colored cards are worth before a disaster strikes? I hope you will enjoy your time with Nyk and Syn on this epic tale of bravery and sacrifice and immerse yourself in a world of fantasy and magic. Expect a slow-burning slice-of-life with very light LitRPG elements, dangerous magical beasts, corrupt ruling houses, organizations seeking to break the barrier and discoveries that will shake the foundations of how magic is understood.

Important: This LitRPG story differs from others in that the world doesn't work like a game. The System (a Magical Array) is there as a means to access magic, not a tool to exploit. It's integrated into a well-defined world with limits for magic and power.

Schedule: New chapters release on Mondays and Fridays while I finish ironing out the Magic System and Worldbuilding, but I plan to increase frequency once adjustments are minimal.

And that's it! I sincerely hope you'll enjoy your time with Nyk and Syn!